North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, 2143-2144 [2022-00612]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2022 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Complex Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This framework will revise: (1) The FMP’s objectives; and (2) conditions for open access federal skate fishing permits. Following the lunch break, the Council will take up ecosystem-based fishery management (EBFM) and receive brief updates on: (1) Informational EBFM workshops using public outreach materials, focusing on potential application to a Georges Bank example fishery ecosystem plan (eFEP); and (2) initial work to develop a Beta Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) for EBFM and the Georges Bank eFEP. Then, the Council will go into the Habitat Committee report, which will cover three items. First, the Council will initiate a framework adjustment to designate Habitat Areas of Particular Concern in Southern New England. Second, the Council will receive a report on recent discussions between New England and Mid-Atlantic Council leadership about the Great South Channel Habitat Management Area (HMA) and consider next steps, including a clam industry request for secretarial emergency action to gain additional access to the HMA. The Council will conclude the habitat report with updates on offshore energy and other ongoing habitat-related work. It then will adjourn for the day. Following adjournment, the Council will go into a closed session to discuss two items: (1) Scientific and Statistical Committee appointments; and (2) Council policies on U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) harassment in the workplace issues. Wednesday, February 2, 2022 The Council will begin the day with the Scallop Committee report. First, the Council will receive and discuss the final report for the evaluation of the scallop fishery’s rotational area management program. The Council also will receive a brief update on work being conducted by the Scallop Survey Working Group. This will be followed by an initial update on upcoming scoping sessions for potential development of a limited access leasing program. Next, the Council will receive a presentation from GARFO on the formation of the Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch Working Group and an overview of the working group’s planned activities. This will be followed by a report on: (1) Results from the 27th Regular Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT); and (2) recommendations from the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section of ICCAT. Next, members of the public will have VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Jan 12, 2022 Jkt 256001 the opportunity to speak during an open comment period on issues that relate to Council business but are not included on the published agenda for this meeting. The Council asks the public to limit remarks to 3–5 minutes. These comments will be received through the webinar. A guide for how to publicly comment through the webinar is available on the Council website at https://s3.amazonaws.com/nefmc.org/ NEFMC-meeting-remote-participation_ generic.pdf. Following the lunch break, the Council will receive a congressional update about ongoing federal legislative activities. Next, the Council will receive a briefing on Atlantic mackerel stock status and work being done by the MidAtlantic Council to revise the mackerel rebuilding program based on results from the 2021 Atlantic Mackerel Management Track Stock Assessment. This will be followed by an update on the East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning initiative, which will include: (1) A summary of the August/September 2021 kick-off webinars that were held to introduce scenario planning to stakeholders; and (2) an outline of next steps, including information about the upcoming February/March 2022 webinars that are intended to explore physical, biological, and social/ economic drivers and uncertainties about how the marine ecosystem could be affected by climate change. The Council then will adjourn for the day. Thursday, February 3, 2022 The Council will devote the third day of its meeting to the Groundfish Committee report, which includes three primary components. These are: (1) A presentation on and Council discussion of the final report from the 2021 series of Atlantic Cod Stock Structure Workshops, which covered both science and management issues; (2) a progress report from the Atlantic Cod Research Track Working Group, followed by Council discussion on the potential number of cod stocks that should be considered for assessment purposes and potential management units; and (3) the development of recommendations on fishing year 2022 recreational measures for Gulf of Maine cod and Gulf of Maine haddock. These recommendations will be submitted to GARFO. The Council has scheduled a lunch break, which will be taken at a convenient time during the Groundfish Committee report. Following the conclusion of groundfish business, the Council will close out the meeting with other business. Although non-emergency issues not contained on this agenda may come PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2143 before the Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. The public also should be aware that the meeting will be recorded. Consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Special Accommodations This meeting is being conducted entirely by webinar. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies (see ADDRESSES) at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 10, 2022. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–00611 Filed 1–12–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB724] North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will meet via webconference January 31, 2022 through February 11, 2022. DATES: The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 and continue through Friday, February 4, 2022. The Council’s Advisory Panel (AP) will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and continue through Friday, February 4, 2022. The Council will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022 and continue through Friday, February 11, 2022. All times listed are Alaska Standard Time. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be by webconference. Join online through the links at https://www.npfmc.org/ upcoming-council-meetings. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1 2144 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2022 / Notices Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1007 W 3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501–2252; telephone: (907) 271–2809. Instructions for attending the meeting via webconference are given under Connection Information, below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Evans, Council staff; telephone: (907) 271–2809; email: diana.evans@ noaa.gov. For technical support please contact our administrative staff; email: npfmc.admin@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda Monday, January 31, 2022 Through Friday, February 4, 2022 The SSC agenda will include the following issues: 1. Economic Data Report (EDR) amendments—Final Action 2. BSAI Crab—Harvest Specifications/ SAFE report for NSRKC, Crab Plan Team report, Crab modeling workshop report 3. Snow crab rebuilding plan—adopt alternatives 4. Allocation Review of Halibut Catch Share Plan for Areas 2C/3A 5. Trawl EM—preliminary review of sampling issues 6. EFH distribution, fishing effects models—review 7. Marine mammal status update— review 8. Economic SAFE report—review The agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/ Details/2754 prior to the meeting, along with meeting materials. In addition to providing ongoing scientific advice for fishery management decisions, the SSC functions as the Council’s primary peer review panel for scientific information, as described by the Magnuson-Stevens Act section 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard 2 guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer review process is also deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Information Quality Act, including the OMB Peer Review Bulletin guidelines. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Through Friday, February 4, 2022 The Advisory Panel agenda will include the following issues: 1. Economic Data Report (EDR) amendments—Final Action 2. BSAI Crab—Harvest Specifications/ SAFE report for NSRKC, Crab Plan Team report, Crab modeling workshop report 3. Snow crab rebuilding plan—adopt alternatives VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Jan 12, 2022 Jkt 256001 4. Allocation Review of Halibut Catch Share Plan for Areas 2C/3 5. Greenland turbot with longline pots— discussion paper 6. Groundfish management policy— review (T) 7. Staff Tasking Monday, February 7, 2022 Through Friday, February 11, 2022 The Council agenda will include the following issues. The Council may take appropriate action on any of the issues identified. 1. All B Reports (Executive Director, NMFS Management, NOAA GC, ADF&G, USCG, USFWS, IPHC report (T)) 2. SSC Report in full 3. Economic Data Report (EDR) amendments—Final Action 4. BSAI Crab—Harvest Specifications/ SAFE report for NSRKC, Crab Plan Team report, Crab modeling workshop report 5. Snow crab rebuilding plan—adopt alternatives 6. Allocation Review of Halibut Catch Share Plan for Areas 2C/3 7. Greenland turbot with longline pots— discussion paper 8. Groundfish management policy— review (T) 9. Staff Tasking Connection Information You can attend the meeting online using a computer, tablet, or smart phone; or by phone only. Connection information will be posted online at: https://www.npfmc.org/upcomingcouncil-meetings. For technical support please contact our administrative staff, email: npfmc.admin@noaa.gov. Public Comment Public comment letters will be accepted and should be submitted electronically through the links at https://www.npfmc.org/upcomingcouncil-meetings. The Council strongly encourages written public comment for this meeting, to avoid any potential for technical difficulties to compromise oral testimony. The written comment period is open from January 14, 2022, to January 28, 2022, and closes at 5 p.m. Alaska Time on January 28th. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Authority: 6 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 10, 2022. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–00612 Filed 1–12–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION [Docket No. CFPB–2021–0023] Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is publishing this notice seeking comment on a Generic Information Collection titled, ‘‘The Effect of Different Savings Elicitation Strategies on Emergency Savings Targets,’’ prior to requesting the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) approval of this collection under the Generic Information Collection ‘‘Generic Information Collection Plan for Studies of Consumers using Controlled Trials in Field and Economic Laboratory Settings’’ under OMB Control number 3170–0048. DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before February 14, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection, OMB Control Number (see below), and docket number (see above), by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: PRA_Comments@cfpb.gov. Include Docket No. CFPB–2021–0023 in the subject line of the email. • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Comment intake, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552. Please note that due to circumstances associated with the COVID–19 pandemic, the Bureau discourages the submission of comments by mail, hand delivery, or courier. Please note that comments submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. In general, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2143-2144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00612]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[RTID 0648-XB724]


North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its 
advisory committees will meet via webconference January 31, 2022 
through February 11, 2022.

DATES: The Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will 
begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 and continue through 
Friday, February 4, 2022. The Council's Advisory Panel (AP) will begin 
at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and continue through Friday, 
February 4, 2022. The Council will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 
7, 2022 and continue through Friday, February 11, 2022. All times 
listed are Alaska Standard Time.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be by webconference. Join online through 
the links at https://www.npfmc.org/upcoming-council-meetings.

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    Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1007 W 
3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501-2252; telephone: (907) 271-2809.
    Instructions for attending the meeting via webconference are given 
under Connection Information, below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Evans, Council staff; telephone: 
(907) 271-2809; email: [email protected]. For technical support 
please contact our administrative staff; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Agenda

Monday, January 31, 2022 Through Friday, February 4, 2022

The SSC agenda will include the following issues:

1. Economic Data Report (EDR) amendments--Final Action
2. BSAI Crab--Harvest Specifications/SAFE report for NSRKC, Crab Plan 
Team report, Crab modeling workshop report
3. Snow crab rebuilding plan--adopt alternatives
4. Allocation Review of Halibut Catch Share Plan for Areas 2C/3A
5. Trawl EM--preliminary review of sampling issues
6. EFH distribution, fishing effects models--review
7. Marine mammal status update--review
8. Economic SAFE report--review

    The agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be 
posted at https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/2754 prior to the 
meeting, along with meeting materials.
    In addition to providing ongoing scientific advice for fishery 
management decisions, the SSC functions as the Council's primary peer 
review panel for scientific information, as described by the Magnuson-
Stevens Act section 302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard 2 
guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer review process is also deemed to 
satisfy the requirements of the Information Quality Act, including the 
OMB Peer Review Bulletin guidelines.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Through Friday, February 4, 2022

    The Advisory Panel agenda will include the following issues:

1. Economic Data Report (EDR) amendments--Final Action
2. BSAI Crab--Harvest Specifications/SAFE report for NSRKC, Crab Plan 
Team report, Crab modeling workshop report
3. Snow crab rebuilding plan--adopt alternatives
4. Allocation Review of Halibut Catch Share Plan for Areas 2C/3
5. Greenland turbot with longline pots--discussion paper
6. Groundfish management policy--review (T)
7. Staff Tasking

Monday, February 7, 2022 Through Friday, February 11, 2022

    The Council agenda will include the following issues. The Council 
may take appropriate action on any of the issues identified.

1. All B Reports (Executive Director, NMFS Management, NOAA GC, ADF&G, 
USCG, USFWS, IPHC report (T))
2. SSC Report in full
3. Economic Data Report (EDR) amendments--Final Action
4. BSAI Crab--Harvest Specifications/SAFE report for NSRKC, Crab Plan 
Team report, Crab modeling workshop report
5. Snow crab rebuilding plan--adopt alternatives
6. Allocation Review of Halibut Catch Share Plan for Areas 2C/3
7. Greenland turbot with longline pots--discussion paper
8. Groundfish management policy--review (T)
9. Staff Tasking

Connection Information

    You can attend the meeting online using a computer, tablet, or 
smart phone; or by phone only. Connection information will be posted 
online at: https://www.npfmc.org/upcoming-council-meetings. For 
technical support please contact our administrative staff, email: 
[email protected].

Public Comment

    Public comment letters will be accepted and should be submitted 
electronically through the links at https://www.npfmc.org/upcoming-council-meetings. The Council strongly encourages written public 
comment for this meeting, to avoid any potential for technical 
difficulties to compromise oral testimony. The written comment period 
is open from January 14, 2022, to January 28, 2022, and closes at 5 
p.m. Alaska Time on January 28th.
    Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come 
before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject 
of formal action during these meetings. Actions will be restricted to 
those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising 
after publication of this notice that require emergency action under 
Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's 
intent to take final action to address the emergency.
    Authority: 6 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: January 10, 2022.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-00612 Filed 1-12-22; 8:45 am]
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